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KPW 571V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 571V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,357 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,346 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 May 2015 83,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,685 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,671 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch cable wearing on steering

Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,190 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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KPW 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPW 571V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPW 571V registered?

KPW 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1980.

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